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We help good companies be better.
Offering Branding, Digital, And Music Marketing Services. We launch brands and make good companies better. We're a full service advertising agency. Full Service means that well do whatever it takes to get your brand where you want it to be... View Echo-Factory's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Advertising and Marketing That Drives Results!
Since its inception in 1996, Lead Climber Marketing has proudly served as Denver's foremost all-encompassing advertising agency, consistently delivering tangible outcomes for our valued clientele... View Lead Climber Marketing's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Narrating Your Story in the Best Possible Way
Situated in the heart of Los Angeles, our comprehensive strategic communications and crisis PR agency is dedicated to empowering businesses, executives, and non-profit organizations to magnify their influence, fortify their brand identities, and make significant strides toward their objectives... View Miller Ink profile
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Marketing of tomorrow
We are a creative agency. We do not specialize in everything. We believe that you have to do what you are best at. We feel for the brand and wonder what else we can do. We suggest ideas and look to the future.With us you will not feel that you are our client.We treat you as a partner in the joint... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Cracow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Let Us Help You Grow Your Market!
Intermark Automotive is a specialized automotive branding and marketing agency catering to individual auto dealerships and local area marketing dealer groups. What sets us apart is our unparalleled wealth of experience, providing a safety net, unlike any other agency... View Intermark Automotive's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Video Production
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Step Up
Founded in 2002, Apple Box Studios is an award-winning advertising agency covering everything from video production & post-production, to website design, search engine optimization, copywriting, brand strategy & positioning, graphic design, event & trade show marketing, and more... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Video Production
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- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Infomercial Specialists
At GoDRTV, we know that the days of simple "spray and pray" marketing are long gone. Consumers have become so used to seeing ads everywhere they look, it's no longer enough to simply pour money into mass advertising. Chances are, people won't even notice. It takes a smarter approach when investing in... View all reviews
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- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Offering Innovative Solutions That Don't Break the Bank
With Noble People at the helm, you won't have to worry about simply hoping for the best with your media budget. We are experts in finding innovative solutions that don't break the bank but still accomplish all of your desired business objectives - no matter how ambitious they may be! Technology and creativity... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Helping Brands Scale Profitably On Amazon
Accendo360 helps brands scale Amazon and DTC revenue through integrated Google, Meta, TikTok and Amazon ads. We identify wasted spend, unlock growth opportunities, and drive profitable, cross-channel performance... View Accendo360 profile
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
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- Location
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
An agency designed for ambitious brands searching for digital growth
Correlate is an agency designed for ambitious brands searching for digital growth... View Correlate profile
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- UI/UX Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Growth with Result-Driven Digital Marketing Strategies
VUI Live is a Gurugram-based digital marketing and technology agency that helps brands grow through data-driven strategies and innovative solutions. The agency offers a wide range of services including social media management, SEO, performance marketing, creative branding, web and app development, influencer... View VUI Live Pvt. Ltd.'s portfolio
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We tell visual stories that sell
We are a full service video production company specializing in commercials, digital ads, direct response and corporate videos. We help companies connect with their market through video and deliver content on time, on spec and on budget... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Media Buying
- Location
- Wayne, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Aligning Brand With Business
CreativeMINT is a boutique, full-service branding agency founded in 2003 and based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a team of 1150 multidisciplinary professionals, the firm collaborates closely with clients to deliver strategic brand development, naming, identity design, and digital marketing solutions for... View Creative:MINT's portfolio
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- Walnut Creek, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Driving Growth with Profit in Mind.
Experts in Google and Meta Ads: Elevate Your Brand with Precision at Our Performance Marketing Agency... View 18PM's portfolio
Top Services:
- PPC
- Advertising
- eCommerce
- Media Buying
- CRO
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Elevating Brands | Growing Businesses
Winger Marketing is a full-service marketing and public relations agency headquartered in Chicago. Winger Marketing has worked with businesses to create effective integrated marketing and public relations programs and campaigns since 1986. We work seamlessly with internal resources or, in some instances... View Winger Marketing's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $190/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We Pilot Your Digital Performance
Started Agency is a performance-driven digital marketing agency, Google Premier Partner, Meta Business Partner, and TikTok Platinum Agency. Since 2017, we help eCommerce brands and lead generation businesses scale profitably through data-driven campaigns on Google Ads, TikTok Ads, Facebook Ads, YouTube, and... View Started Agency's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- PPC
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Boost Your Brand & Revenue with Stellar Online Marketing and Web Development
An Aussie marketing agency specialising PPC marketing, web development, graphic design, and programming. Our team's capabilities give us a unique competitive advantage, allowing us to develop and track effective (and attractive) funnels on just about any platform. Leveraging our expertise in programming, we... View Fatduck Marketing's portfolio
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Southwest Florida Video Production & Marketing Agency
With RED DOT MULTIMEDIAs creative services, your business wont just be seenitll be remembered. From eye-catching visuals to strategic storytelling, We help you reach and engage your audience on the platforms they love most, turning followers into loyal customers... View Red Dot Multimedia's portfolio
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Port Charlotte, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Makro Agency is a Montreal Based company focused on helping ecommerce brands build launch and grow!... View Makro Agency's portfolio
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Engaging With Millions of Followers Each Day
At Samba were passionate about our work and creating sport marketing campaigns for our clients that really connect with their fans, wherever in the world theyre located and deliver exceptional ROI... View Samba Digital's portfolio
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Public Relations
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Impacting outcomes!
Clyde Group, a boutique PR firm, is a team of over 55 professionals who are dedicated to making a significant impact for their clients... View Clyde Group's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Inspire Impact for Social Good.
Stinghouse is a veteran-owned creative communications agency headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, specializing in strategy and storytelling for nonprofits, educational institutions and civic organizations. Founded in 2012, the agency combines research-driven planning, design, multimedia and campaign... View Stinghouse Advertising profile
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We plan for your success
Media Matters Worldwide emerges as a dynamic force in the realm of media buying, planning and analytics, distinguished by its data-driven methodology, client-focused ethos, and prioritization of people. We allocate resources to leverage cutting-edge technology, enabling the crafting of intelligent strategies... View AXM - Ars X Machina profile
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Elevating Brands through Digital Advertising.
We help businesses around the world to grow and achieve their business goals with efficient Social Advertising and revenue-driven Google Ads strategies... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Geesthacht, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Think Big and Better!
Adhere Creative gives your brand the edge with through cutting-edge web design, compelling video creations and full-spectrum marketing strategies. Make sure you have a competitive advantage - trust Adhere Creative to get it done!... View Adhere Creative profile
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Video Production
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Consumer-Centric Media Agency
Jungle Media is a next generation consumer-led media agency. We're pathfinders - creating innovative, media based solutions that deliver. The Jungle network spans 5 offices across North America. We balance digital with strategy and data with instinct, delivering world class custom media executions... View Jungle Media profile
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- CRO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mito Performance: Driving Performance with Integrated Solutions
Mito Performance improves your digital performance and online sales using data-driven and smart solutions to maximize every click... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- SEO
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Let's Grow Your Business Online
Newemage is a Mexican digital agency that transforms ideas into exceptional web experiences. With over 19 years of experience, we create custom websites, online stores, and digital strategies that not only look amazing but also deliver real results for businesses and organizations... View Newemage Agencia Digital's portfolio
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- CRO
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We Don't Whisper, We ROAR.
The Big Mouth PR is a loud-by-design brand & PR studio for the founders, executives and brands who refuse to be the best-kept secret... View The Big Mouth PR's portfolio
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Bloomington, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Make Business Friends Forever
Social media, marketing, and advertising agency. My BFF Social develops strategic marketing solutions that drive business forward... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Changing the Status Quo in Everything We Do
Founded in 2010, Partisan Advertising is an Auckland-based advertising agency specializing in advertising, marketing, media buying, and graphic design... View Partisan Advertising's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Media Buying
- Show more
- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Advertising Campaigns That Go Above And Beyond
Where traditional media buying firms stop at the transaction, we go further, using our deep knowledge of how different advertising platforms perform to guide campaign creative development... View all reviews
Top Services:
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Create Courage
CineSalon is a Washington, DC video production agency that creates videos and video strategies for mid-size brands, building and accelerating their marketing funnels... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
- Media Buying
- Show more
- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Great brands are born from great stories.
Born is a storytelling and creative agency. Put simply, we build brands and then create advertising campaigns for those brands. We also create campaigns for brands that are already built... View Born Agency's portfolio
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Integrated B2B Advertising Excellence
Experience the power of integrated B2B advertising with Vimarc, the full-service agency that values your expertise and opinions. Our collaborative approach forms a strong foundation for aligned visions and efficient go-to-market processes. With our finger on the pulse of market trends and an insatiable... View Vimarc's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Video Production
- Branding
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
- We help brands make the most out of their social presence with modern and innovative solutions.
We help brands make the most out of their social presence with modern and innovative solutions.
We are an Accredited All-Ireland Business 2024, a committed team of two delivering strategic solutions to brands since 2022. From our experience and knowledge, we build strategies to meet your brand goals.It's simple: provide us with a budget, and we work our magic to bring you results. Specializing in... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Advertising
- eCommerce
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Tralee, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Australia's #1 Diamond Hubspot Partner
Neighbourhood is a customer engagement and digital marketing agency that works to do three simple things for our clients... Find their people, Sell to their people, and Keep their people. We build brands, grow sales and shine a light on how businesses can better serve the world.We help our clients win... View Neighbourhood - Digital Agency In Australia's portfolio
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Grow Your Business To New Heights
We are a full service SEO and Digital Marketing Agency in Nashville, TN with clients throughout North America. We're known for driving big tangible results for clients and providing highly responsive service. We treat your business like our business, providing Marketing Consulting, Paid Ads and SEO... View all reviews
Top Services:
- SEO
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Top Google & TikTok Partner in APAC
Mega Digital stands as a prominent Digital Marketing Agency situated in Vietnam, distinguished as a trusted TikTok and Google Marketing Partner. Our agency specializes in delivering comprehensive SEO, Advertising, and Digital Marketing solutions, leveraging our expertise to drive impactful results for... View Mega Digital's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- CRO
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
- Custom-fit advertising for businesses who know what they want and expect results
Custom-fit advertising for businesses who know what they want and expect results
Dinetix is the leading digital integration partner for lead generation and e-commerce businesses. As a Premier Google Partner, specialising in increasing digital authority, we focus on getting our clients results. Our team of digital innovators is here to help you grow your business online and scale your ROI... View DINETIX Digital Marketing Agency profile
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Žalec, Slovenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital and Creative Output That Deliver
With user-centricity at the core of our processes, we design and execute creative marketing strategies to help your business flourish. Our inventive brand advertising campaigns span multiple channels allowing you an effective way to get noticed!... View Pikobara profile
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Harness the power of digital advertising
LoKnow is a trailblazing advertising tech and data company dedicated to delivering top-of-the-line messaging that reaches the right audience. We're passionate about advancing digital advertising technology in order to bring extraordinary experiences into everyone's lives... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- PPC
- Advertising
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Moving Businesses Forward
We are Kinetic319, a dedicated media agency committed to helping small and mid-sized businesses thrive within their respective industries. With a focus on building fruitful partnerships and prioritizing measurable results, we propel your business forward with precision and dedication... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- CRO
- Show more
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $155/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Agencia líder en Growth Hacking y Paid Media
MyContent Agency is a specialized agency in growth marketing located in Andorra with clients all over Europe... View MyContent Agency profile
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Advertising
- Show more
- Location
- Andorra la Vella, Andorra
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Clicks Fade Brands Endure
Left Hand Agency is a strategic CPG media planning and buying agency. We help CPG and retail marketers strike the right balance between performance and brand advertising... View Left Hand Agency profile
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- Oregon City, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
For wealth management, RIAs, and fintech growth
Trustworthy Digital helps fintech companies build pipeline by connecting channel execution, conversion, and measurement into a unified Revenue Performance System... View Trustworthy Digital's portfolio
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Brentwood, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creative that scales growth
inBeat Agency is a creator-led marketing agency that helps brands to achieve critical business goals. Whether its breaking into a new market, increasing conversion rates, or building brand authority, the agencys tried-and-tested formula for creator partnerships leads businesses to leverage social me... View InBeat Agency's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- CRO
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
The future of digital under one roof #neverenough
We offer multidimensional digital marketing consultancy services based on holistic marketing technologies. We give strategic consultancy for more than 45 clients and run digital operations in 15+ countries... View all reviews
Top Services:
- PPC
- Media Buying
- SEO
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Digital innovation that drives results.
We are a digital services agency focused on helping our clients achieve their goals online... View Radius Comunicacion Digital profile
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Outstanding marketing and strategizing for brands
Located in Portland, Oregon, Fish Marketing is an advertising and marketing agency that provides comprehensive services, specializing in automotive branding, aimed at driving tangible results for our clients... View Fish Marketing's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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How to Hire Media Buying Companies
What do top media buying agencies do?
Media buying companies plan, purchase, and manage advertising across different channels to help businesses reach the right audience and get the best return on their ad spend.
They start by understanding your goals, whether you want brand awareness, leads, or sales. Based on that, they decide where your ads should appear, including Google, social media platforms, websites, streaming services, and even TV and billboards.
Once the strategy is set, they handle the actual buying process. Media buying firms negotiate prices, place ads, set up campaigns, and make sure everything runs smoothly. On digital channels, they also manage bidding systems that buy ad placements in real time.
After campaigns go live, media buying firms continuously monitor performance. They track metrics like clicks, conversions, and cost per result, then adjust budgets, targeting, and placements to improve outcomes. Agencies pause or stop poor-performing ads and scale high-performing ones.
They also use tools and data to test different approaches, such as audiences, messaging, and formats, to find what works best. Over time, this optimization helps lower costs and increase results.
In short, media buying firms make sure your advertising budget is spent in the right places, reaches the right people, and delivers measurable business results.
What information should I prepare before hiring a media buying company?
You should prepare clear goals, a budget, audience details, and access to past performance data so the media buying agency can plan and execute effectively from day one.
Prepare:
- Business goals: What you want to achieve (increase sales, leads, awareness)
- Budget range: Monthly or campaign budget for ads and management
- Target audience: Demographics, locations, interests, and behaviors
- Products or services: What you are promoting and key selling points
- Past campaign data: Results, metrics, and insights from previous ads
- Marketing channels used: Platforms you have already tested
- Conversion tracking setup: Website analytics, pixels, and tracking tools
- Creative assets: Existing ads, visuals, videos, and brand guidelines
- Timeline: Campaign start date and any key deadlines
- Competitors: Main competitors and how you position yourself against them
What can media buying agencies do for your business?
B2B media buying agencies use tools, data, and industry relationships to make sure your ads appear in the right places in front of the right people.
The key benefits they provide for your business include:
1. Lower costs through better buying power
Media buying firms manage large budgets across many clients, which gives them stronger negotiating power than a single business. They often get better pricing and access to rates that are not available publicly.
Media buying costs can vary by up to 40% between agency-negotiated deals and direct buying. A media buying company can secure 10% to 20% lower costs on traditional channels like radio and billboards.
2. More precise targeting with programmatic technology
Agencies use automated platforms that buy ad space in real time. These systems use data to show your ads only to people who are likely to be interested.
Around 90% of digital display ads are expected to be bought programmatically. Businesses using this approach have seen about 25% better efficiency by avoiding low-quality or irrelevant placements.
3. Better ROI through continuous optimization
Agencies do not set campaigns and leave them. They constantly track performance and move budget to the channels that bring the best results. They use data to understand which ads lead to actual conversions.
Multi-channel campaigns drive about 39% more engagement than single-channel campaigns. Well-managed campaigns, including influencer marketing, can return $5.20 to $6.50 for every $1 spent.
4. Access to new and fast-growing channels
Media buyers stay ahead of trends and test new platforms before they become crowded and expensive. This gives your business an early advantage.
Demand for Connected TV advertising grew by 120% in early 2025. Digital video ads are expected to reach $72.4 billion, with short-form video delivering up to 70% higher engagement.
What metrics should I track in a media buying campaign?
Track metrics into three groups to understand profit, performance, and long-term efficiency.
Primary KPIs (Profitability and results)
These show if your campaigns actually make money.
- ROAS: Tells you if revenue is higher than ad spend
- CPA/CPL: Shows how much you pay for each result
- Conversionrate: Reveals how well traffic turns into customers
- LTV: Defines how much you can afford to spend to acquire a customer
If these numbers work, your campaign is profitable and scalable.
Performance metrics (Ad effectiveness)
These explain why campaigns perform the way they do.
- CTR: Shows if your ad is appealing enough to get clicks
- CPC: Tells you how expensive it is to bring in traffic
- Impressions/Reach: Measures how many people you are exposing to your brand
These metrics help you fix weak ads, targeting, or messaging.
Quality and growth metrics
These protect efficiency and long-term growth.
- New vs returning customers: Confirms if you are acquiring new demand, not just retargeting
- Ad relevance/quality score: Impacts costs and ad delivery
- Placement quality/brand safety: Ensures ads appear in the right environments
Together, these groups show a full picture: whether you are profitable, what drives performance, and whether your growth is sustainable.
How do I choose the right media buying agency for my business?
Choosing the right media buying agency comes down to finding a partner that can manage your budget responsibly, understand your audience, and consistently deliver measurable results. A good agency does not just run ads. It builds a system that turns spend into predictable growth.
- Define your goals and success metrics
Start by clarifying what you want to achieve: leads, sales, app installs, or brand awareness. Also, define what success looks like in numbers, such as target CPA or ROAS. Without this, you cannot properly evaluate any media buying agency. - Check relevant experience in your industry
Look for media buying agencies that have worked with similar business models, not just similar industries. B2B, eCommerce, SaaS, and local services all require different strategies. Ask for specific examples, including budgets managed, channels used, and actual results achieved. - Review case studies
Do not rely on general claims. Look for clear performance data such as CPA reduction, ROAS improvement, or revenue growth. Strong agencies will show before-and-after results and explain what they changed to achieve them. - Evaluate their channel expertise
Make sure the media buying company has experience with platforms you need, such as Google Ads, paid social, programmatic, or CTV. They should explain why certain channels fit your goals, not just offer everything without reasoning. - Understand their strategy and optimization process
Ask how they plan campaigns, test creatives, and optimize performance over time. A solid media buying firm will talk about data, testing cycles, audience segmentation, and budget allocation, not just running ads. - Check reporting, transparency, and communication
You should know exactly where your money goes and what results you are getting. Look for clear reporting, access to dashboards, and regular updates. Avoid agencies that hide data or give vague summaries. - Review pricing structure and expectations
Understand how they charge, whether it is a percentage of ad spend, a flat fee, or a hybrid model. Make sure costs align with your budget and expected return. Also, check if there are minimum spend requirements. - Sign contract
Before starting, make sure the contract outlines services, deliverables, timelines, and performance expectations. This protects both sides and sets a clear standard for accountability.
Why Companies Trust DesignRush
Rated 4.8 on Google and 4.7 on Trustpilot, DesignRush Agency Directory is a reliable resource for finding media buying agencies. We owe this to our executive selection team, which follows a strict screening process when featuring agencies on the platform, assessing key performance indicators, like portfolio, client reviews, and industry reputation.

Sources
DesignRush sustains a directory of over 40,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
- Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
- The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
7 Frequently Asked Questions About Media Buying Agencies
Which platforms do media buying companies manage?
Media buying firms manage major advertising platforms where your audience spends time, both online and offline. They handle campaigns across multiple channels to reach people at different stages of the buying journey and to improve overall results.
- Paid search and social
Agencies run ads on platforms like Google, Bing, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. These channels drive targeted traffic, leads, and sales based on user intent and behavior. - Programmatic and display
They use demand-side platforms to buy ad space automatically across websites and apps. This includes banner, video, and native ads, all optimized in real time. - CTV and OTT (Streaming ads)
A media buying firm places ads on streaming services and smart TVs to help brands reach audiences who no longer watch traditional cable. - Traditional media
They still buy ad space on TV, radio, print, and billboards when it makes sense for reach and brand awareness. - Audio and Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH)
Ads on Spotify, podcasts, and digital billboards in public spaces like malls, highways, and transit stations.
What is the difference between media planning and media buying agencies?
Media planning agencies decide where, when, and how to advertise. Media buying firms execute that plan by purchasing ad space and managing placements.
Planning sets the strategy; buying delivers the ads.
| Aspect | Media planning | Media buying |
| Main role | Builds the strategy | Executes the strategy |
| Focus | Audience, channels, timing, budget | Negotiation, placement, delivery |
| Goal | Choose the best mix of platforms | Get the best price and placements |
| Tasks | Research audience, select channels, allocate budget | Purchase ads, manage bids, optimize placements |
| Output | Media plan | Live campaign and ad placements |
How do media buyers choose the right channels for a campaign?
Media buyers choose channels by matching audience behavior, campaign goals, and budget to the platforms most likely to deliver results. They rely on data to see where people spend time and shift spend toward what performs best.
| Business size | How agencies choose advertising channels | Typical channels |
| Small business | Focus on low-cost, high-return channels with quick feedback. Prioritize direct response and easy tracking. | Google Ads (search), Facebook/Instagram, TikTok |
| Mid-size business | Balance growth and efficiency. Test multiple channels and scale what works. Combine awareness and conversions. | Paid social, Google Ads, YouTube, programmatic display |
| Large business | Maximize reach and brand impact while maintaining performance. Use a full-funnel strategy across many channels. | TV, CTV/OTT, programmatic, paid social, search, OOH |
Core logic stays the same at every level: reach the right audience, support the campaign goal, and invest where return is strongest.
How much do media buying companies' services cost?
Media buying firms usually charge a percentage of your ad spend, typically between 3% and 10%, or a flat monthly fee depending on campaign size. Smaller budgets pay higher percentages, while large budgets get lower rates.
Typical pricing models:
- Percentage of ad spend: 5% to 10% for most campaigns
- Flat monthly fee: $2,000 to $15,000+, depending on scope
- Project-based (strategy/planning): $1,500 to $50,000+
- Setup fees: 2% to 3% of initial spend (one-time)
How pricing scales:
| Ad spend | Typical fee |
| $10,000-$100,000 | 8%-10% |
| $100,000-$1M | 5%-8% |
| $1M-$10M | 3.5%-5% |
| $10M+ | 3%-4% |
Costs depend on your ad budget, the number of channels, campaign complexity, targeting depth, creative needs, and the amount of ongoing management and reporting required.
You are not just paying for ad placement. You're paying for strategy, execution, optimization, and performance improvement.
Is there a minimum spend?
There is no strict minimum spend, but in practice, you need at least $1,000 to $3,000 per month to generate enough data for optimization and results. Very small budgets, like $5 per day, rarely perform because they don’t generate enough clicks or conversions.
For better performance, campaigns should aim for at least 30 conversions per month, which often requires higher spend depending on your cost per click.
More advanced channels like programmatic or CTV usually require $5,000 to $10,000+ to run effectively, and many agencies set similar minimums to ensure campaigns are worth managing.
How long does it take to see results from media buying?
You can see initial results in 2 to 4 weeks, but most campaigns need 2 to 3 months to stabilize and deliver consistent ROI.
Early signals like impressions, clicks, and some leads often appear within days to a few weeks, especially on paid social and search. However, platforms need time to learn and optimize, so stronger and more reliable results usually take 8 to 12 weeks.
For more complex campaigns, such as B2B or high-ticket offers, meaningful revenue impact can take 3 to 6 months due to longer sales cycles and ongoing optimization.
What industries benefit from media buying services?
Media buying services deliver the most value to industries that depend on steady customer acquisition, strong competition, and precise targeting.
Those industries include:
- eCommerce and retail: Drive online sales with targeted ads and retargeting
- Real estate and construction: Promote listings and reach qualified buyers
- Healthcare and wellness: Attract new patients with compliant, targeted campaigns
- Technology and SaaS: Reach decision-makers in competitive markets
- Hospitality and tourism: Capture demand with seasonal and location-based ads
- Financial services and insurance: Generate leads and build trust through education
- Automotive and local services: Drive inquiries and bookings through search and local ads
About The Author and Expert Reviewer
Jelena Relić has hundreds of top-ranking articles and a lifestyle & culture magazine she calls The MAN. She gained valuable content and SEO experience working at Digital Circle and Neil Sahota, which she now uses to deliver top-quality B2B content at DesignRush, particularly in the creative industry.
Mariana Delgado is the Head of Marketing at DesignRush, with more than ten years of experience across digital marketing, sales management, search, and video advertising. Since joining DesignRush, she has delivered 3× site-traffic growth and 2× growth in monthly revenue by building scalable, performance-led programs that connect acquisition, content, and brand across channels. Her campaigns have achieved a 5:1 ROAS.

















































